# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Small(er) Communities Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the inaugural Small(er) Communities Forum — highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and success stories that shape the smaller communities contributing to the growth of the QC Region. Connect with business owners, investors, and regional stakeholders while gaining key insights into local economic development.

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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bettendorf/smaller-communities-forum/200030620504824
- **Event Categories**: Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bettendorf
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center
- **lat**: 41.524860365455
- **long**: -90.505591453939
- **full address**: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St,Bettendorf,IA,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Small(er) Communities Forum
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Small(er) Communities Forum being held?
  - **A:** Small(er) Communities Forum takes place on Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Thu, 03 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St,Bettendorf,IA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Small(er) Communities Forum?
  - **A:** Small(er) Communities Forum is organized by Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Small(er) Communities Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bettendorf, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Small(er) Communities Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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